{"product_id":"gervin-gv3-wine-yeast","title":"Gervin GV3 - Sparkling Wine Yeast (Champagne, Cider, Elderflower, Mead)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGervin GV3 Sparkling \u0026amp; High Alcohol Wine Yeast – 5g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGervin GV3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a champagne-style yeast that works beautifully in elderflower wine, sparkling country wines, and traditional cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ferments clean, neutral, and finishes crisp — letting delicate ingredients shine through without any off-flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also a favourite for high-alcohol fermentations like mead or strong fruit wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if your fermentation stalls from too much sugar, GV3 is a dependable fix — it’s often used to get stuck ferments going again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is GV3 Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yeast is ideal for fermentations where you want a clean finish, lots of fizz, or a higher alcohol level. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne-style, prosecco-style, elderflower sparkling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-alcohol wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mead, strong fruit wines, or late-harvest styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional cider with a neutral, crisp finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGervin GV3 Yeast – Key Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e S. cerevisiae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low – less mess during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestart Capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for stuck fermentations with excess sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 23L or (1 UK gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Gervin GV3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle the contents of the sachet directly onto your must or juice. No rehydration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional starter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd GV3 to ~50ml warm water (~20°C) and 1\/2 tsp sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and let sit for 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir your must to introduce oxygen before pitching the yeast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf GV3 isn’t available, try one of these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/lalvin-lallemand\/2022-lalvin-ec-1118.html\"\u003eLalvin EC-1118\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – The go-to yeast for sparkling wine and stuck fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/mangrove-jack-s-premium-wine-yeast\/2896-mangrove-jack-s-cl23-wine-yeast.html\"\u003eMangrove Jack’s CL23\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Crisp, high-alcohol capable, clean-finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGV3 is very reliable for restarting stuck fermentations — especially if you added too much sugar early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using it for bottle conditioning or sparkling wine, always make sure fermentation has finished completely before bottling and priming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it between 15–25°C for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626855756119,"sku":"2522","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Gervin_GV3.jpg?v=1777474434","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/gervin-gv3-wine-yeast","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}